Executive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via- The Washington Post “About two months after the country’s largest soda tax went into effect, embattled lawmakers in Cook County, Ill. — the home of Chicago — have decided to repeal it. The…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – CBS Chicago “The tax could be repealed Tuesday, but as CBS 2’s Brad Edwards reports, it was a sweet deal for some politicians who may now vote against it. CBS: You’re…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – The Torch “The upcoming election for Illinois’ Governor in Nov. of 2018 is proving to be one of the most significant gubernatorial races in U.S. history. Citizens of Illinois…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – Illinois News Network “The upcoming election cycle in Illinois is expected to be one of the costliest for candidates and their donors, but principles, not money, may matter more in…
Read MoreAn ICPR tweet was used in this article. Via – Capitol Fax “The relationship between Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Sheriff Tom Dart has virtually broken down over a key new labor contract, with a bitter exchange between…
Read MoreRecently, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan surprised Illinois politicos by announcing she will not seek a fifth term. In the following weeks, a flurry of activity has taken over the news cycle, as many well-known contenders consider a run to…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was mentioned in this article. Via – The Times “Former La Salle County State’s Attorney Brian Towne assigned employees and used government equipment for his re-election campaign, which is against state law, according to a police report….
Read MoreLast week, a spokesman for Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the billionaire would be doing “anything it takes” to support the re-election bids of Cook County Commissioners who vote to keep the sweetened beverage tax. Bloomberg’s commitment to these…
Read MoreICPR’s Democratic endorsements write-up was mentioned in this article. Via – Capitol Fax “I asked Congressman Brad Schneider’s campaign if the Democrat would be re-endorsing Sen. Daniel Biss for governor, now that Biss has dumped his controversial running mate, who caused…
Read MoreICPR’s article was reposted on this site. Via – Reboot Illinois “The race for the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor has already seen significant endorsements from local party leaders and elected officials, and even more from major unions and national figures. These…
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